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Quantity Surveyor | Civil | UK Experience

Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. The ideal candidate must have experience in UK construction projects. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, managing project costs throughout the project lifecycle, conducting cost analysis, and providing commercial support to clients and project teams.

Your role

  • Cost Planning & Estimation:
    • Prepare detailed cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation for projects at various design stages.
    • Perform quantity take-offs and measurement in accordance with RICS NRM standards and UK industry practices.
    • Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates using CostX and Excel-based cost models.
    • Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project costs accurately.
    • Conduct benchmarking and cost analysis using historical project data and market intelligence.
    • Raise and respond to RFIs related to commercial and technical issues.
  • Commercial Management:
    • Manage project costs from inception through completion.
    • Evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders and provide recommendations.
    • Assess variations, change orders, and claim.
    • Monitor project expenditures and forecast final project costs.
    • Support procurement strategies and contract administration activities.
    • Identify cost risks and opportunities and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
    • Present cost reports, estimates, and commercial analyses to clients and senior management.
    • Participate in design and value engineering workshops.
    • Provide commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Mentor and guide junior quantity surveyors and estimators.
    • Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
    • Support the development and implementation of cost management best practices.
  • Systems & Software Proficiency:
    • Use estimation software such as:
      • CostX (Mandatory).
      • Excel-based cost models.
      • Ensure proper documentation, estimate traceability, and version control.
      • Maintain organized project cost databases and estimation records.
      • Utilize digital tools and systems to improve estimating efficiency and accuracy.

Location

Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-162279

Salary range

-

About you

  • Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
    • Professional membership or progress toward membership with RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is preferred.
    • Minimum 7-12 years of Quantity Surveying/Cost Management experience.
    • Proven experience delivering UK construction projects is mandatory.
    • Strong understanding of:
    • RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM)
    • UK construction contracts and procurement routes
    • Cost planning and estimating methodologies
    • Tendering and commercial management processes
  • Required Skills & Competencies:
    • Advanced cost planning and estimating skills.
    • Strong quantity take-off and measurement capabilities.
    • Expertise in CostX software.
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including cost modelling.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
    • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
    • Commercially astute with a keen attention to detail.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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